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Performers change costumes for each decade as the show's music progresses through time. (photo from decadesrewind.com)

Performers change costumes for each decade as the show's music progresses through time. (photo from decadesrewind.com)

'Decades Rewind' coming to Terry Theater

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Sunday, May 29, 2016
"Decades Rewind: A Tribute to an Era" is coming to the Times-Union Center's Terry Theater Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4. An eight-piece band with six vocalists will perform medleys of popular music from the '60s, '70s and '80s, including more than 60 well-known songs.

BFAST Kids race rescheduled to July 31

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Saturday, May 28, 2016
Beaches Fine Arts Series has rescheduled its BFAST Kids triathlon due to the sudden rescheduling of the First Coast Kids Triathlon to the planned date. Originally slated for June 12 beginning at 8 a.m., the BFAST Kids race will now take place on July 31 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Fletcher High quarterback Tyron Bond is sacked and stripped of the ball by Ponte Vedra High linebacker Cade Macri (24) and defensive lineman Peter Merlini during the teams’ spring football game May 23 at Ponte Vedra High With varsity starters playing the first half, the host Sharks outscored the Senators 28-7. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Fletcher High quarterback Tyron Bond is sacked and stripped of the ball by Ponte Vedra High linebacker Cade Macri (24) and defensive lineman Peter Merlini during the teams’ spring football game May 23 at Ponte Vedra High With varsity starters playing the first half, the host Sharks outscored the Senators 28-7. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Tronti leads Sharks over Senators

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Saturday, May 28, 2016
Spring practices for Fletcher and Ponte Vedra highs culminated in May 23’s spring football game at the Shark Tank, with host PV coming away with a 38-21 victory. With varsity starters on both sides playing the first two quarters, Ponte Vedra built a 28-7 lead.
Jason Slavant with the first-place pompano from the Surfcasters tournament. (photo submitted)

Jason Slavant with the first-place pompano from the Surfcasters tournament. (photo submitted)

First king of the season caught from Jacksonville Beach pier

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Friday, May 27, 2016
The first kingfish caught from the Jacksonville Beach pier this season was landed recently by Nick Pausche. Nick’s catch weighed in at 36 pounds, a healthy mackerel and a great start to what is shaping up to be a stellar kingfish season.

Snook harvesting closes June 1

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Thursday, May 26, 2016
The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters will close on June 1. Snook will reopen for harvest in Atlantic state and federal waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, on Sept. 1.

Armada hosting Military Appreciation night

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Thursday, May 26, 2016
You can never say thanks enough to those in the Armed Forces, but the Jacksonville Armada FC is hoping its small token of appreciation this weekend will be a memorable experience for the nation’s heroes.
Fletcher High head coach Joe Reynolds, left, and defensive coordinator Kevin Brown on the sideline during May 23's spring football game at Ponte Vedra High. Brown accepted the Senators head coaching position and will begin this summer as the team prepares for the fall campaign. Reynolds will remain athletic director. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Fletcher High head coach Joe Reynolds, left, and defensive coordinator Kevin Brown on the sideline during May 23's spring football game at Ponte Vedra High. Brown accepted the Senators head coaching position and will begin this summer as the team prepares for the fall campaign. Reynolds will remain athletic director. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Kevin Brown named Fletcher High's head football coach

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Thursday, May 26, 2016
Longtime Fletcher High defensive coordinator Kevin Brown has been named head coach of the Senators football team. Brown confirmed he accepted the post recently following May 23's spring game loss at Ponte Vedra High.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Jazz fest is this weekend

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Thursday, May 26, 2016
The annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be held this weekend, May 26 through 29, in the core of Downtown Jacksonville.

Armada misses opportunities in 2-0 loss

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Thursday, May 26, 2016
Despite rattling off seven shots and having a virtual dead heat in possession, the Jacksonville Armada could not convert key chances in a 2-0 loss to Minnesota United FC May 14 at National Sports Center Stadium. Jacksonville (1W-1D-4L) also won 52.
(Front row, from left) Chuck Jantz (chair), Donna Heffner, Karen Aaro (chair), Diana Bucher, Beverly Roman, Fran Palmer, Ann Smith, Bonnie Edwards, Sue Gregg, Bill Donovan, (back row, from left) Carol Carter, Maryanne Nava, Kathy Vanderbilt, Mary Kirk, Toni Porterfield and Julie Walsh. (photo submitted)

(Front row, from left) Chuck Jantz (chair), Donna Heffner, Karen Aaro (chair), Diana Bucher, Beverly Roman, Fran Palmer, Ann Smith, Bonnie Edwards, Sue Gregg, Bill Donovan, (back row, from left) Carol Carter, Maryanne Nava, Kathy Vanderbilt, Mary Kirk, Toni Porterfield and Julie Walsh. (photo submitted)

SenioRITAs gear up for 17th annual charity tournament

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
The SenioRITAs committee is moving forward with plans to host the 17th Anniversary of the SenioRITAs Tennis Tournament at Sawgrass Racquet Club, the largest charity tennis event in the Jacksonville area which has raised more than $1,500,000 for Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and Baptist Medical Center...